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Christian Moueix insisted on this vintage because it's a personal favourite that he thinks is underestimated generally. At the very last minute, two months before bottling in early summer, and technically a mistake, he took the risk of adding press wine (which one shouldn't really do). So the wine was very tough for the first two years and it got bad scores. For that reason he was not allowed to pour it at The Wine Experience tonight! (not scored in the 90s). Very deep crimson and extremely intense, exciting, vibrant nose. Very dry finish but with lots of tannin and great mouth presence and grip. True savour. Tense and much drier than most Napa Cabernets. Glossy and seductive though with a heavy tannic charge. (JR)
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James Suckling
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The sweet berry and iodine character on the nose is fascinating. Intense aromas of stone and fruit. Full bodied, with chewy yet polished tannins. This is long and stylish, powerful and tight. This needs some time to soften and open up. This is an intense, elegant wine that is holding back at the moment. Leave this along for another four to five years. Should be ready to go in 2015. <br />
91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Intense, powerful and tightly tannic, with a complex mix of smoke, tobacco, green olive, herbs and black spice to go with ripe cassis/black cherry fruit. Multi-layered, even in infancy. (LM)
About the producer
Dominus Estate – the Napa property owned by Christian Moueix of Pétrus and La Fleur-Pétrus – has rapidly earned cult status.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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Dry